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Fide does away with rating spot for Candidates 2028

File image of Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen playing chess in 6th TATA Steel Chess India Tournament 2024. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 03:00 am IST

Arjun takes down Carlsen in World Teams Rapid

India's chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated Magnus Carlsen on Thursday. (AFP)

Published on Jun 19, 2026 03:08 am IST

GM Mitrabha Guha tops regional qualifier to qualify for Esports Nations Cup

GM Mitrabha Guha tops regional qualifier to qualify for Esports Nations Cup

Published on Jun 15, 2026 10:53 am IST

Gukesh makes honest claim about poor form ahead of World C'ship title defence

D Gukesh will take on Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov at the upcoming World C'ships this year.

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 05:53 am IST

Ireland-Israel football fixture to be played at neutral venue

Israel played their World Cup qualifiers in Hungary and are set to use a neutral venue.

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 11:03 pm IST

‘Praggnanandhaa is playing better than Gukesh, he can take inspiration’: Anand

R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Norway Chess title and D Gukesh came sixth.

Published on Jun 10, 2026 07:12 am IST

Norway Chess crown confirms R Praggnanandhaa as the real deal

This year in Norway Chess, it was probably R Praggnanandhaa biggest-ever performance as he beat Carlsen in both their classical games.

Updated on Jun 06, 2026 11:59 am IST

Ahead of World C'ship clash, Sindarov makes honest admission about Gukesh

Javokhir Sindarov spoke about facing D Gukesh.

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 08:07 am IST

R Praggnanandhaa breaks down D Gukesh's unique style: ‘Weird creative stuff’

R Praggnanandhaa spoke after his win against D Gukesh.

Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:12 am IST

D Gukesh unfazed by criticism: 'I don't think the comments affected him at all'

D Gukesh arrives with his coach at Norway Chess.

Updated on Jun 04, 2026 10:16 am IST

Magnus Carlsen's frustration spills out after R Praggnanandhaa stuns him again

Magnus Carlsen once again lost t R Praggnanandhaa.

Published on Jun 04, 2026 07:52 am IST

‘I work on the board than computers because it’s what Magnus does’

Javokhir Sindarov. (Norway Chess)

Published on Jun 03, 2026 11:25 pm IST

Carlsen avenges painful Gukesh defeat that sparked viral table slam moment

D Gukesh lost to Magnus Carlsen.

Published on May 29, 2026 09:55 am IST

Chithambaram backs players to stun Carlsen, drops Gukesh vs Sindarov verdict

Aravindh Chithambaram qualified for the Esports World Cup.

Published on May 29, 2026 06:14 am IST

Carlsen avoids theatrics after Praggnanandhaa defeat, doesn’t repeat table slam

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday.

Published on May 28, 2026 02:54 pm IST

Diving chess explained: Inside the 2026 World Championship in Poland

Chess wizards at the 2026 World Diving Chess Championships in Poland. (Credits: Instagram)

Published on May 26, 2026 01:45 pm IST

How Tamizh Amudhan took down world No.7 Keymer

Tamizh’s father Sathish Arumugam clicked the picture on his phone, imagining it might be useful years from now. (Sathish Arumugam)

Published on May 03, 2026 08:39 pm IST

For many chess champions, a sister made the opening move

Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa with their mother. Amruta Mokal/Chessbase India

Updated on May 01, 2026 03:21 pm IST

How chess is quietly connecting India and Uzbekistan

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Published on Apr 25, 2026 03:46 pm IST

‘I’m more excited for akka’s match than she is’

Indian GM R Vaishali poses with the trophy after winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus. (FIDE)

Published on Apr 22, 2026 11:50 am IST

R Vaishali becomes first Indian to win FIDE Women's Candidates title

R Vaishali competes in Candidates.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 11:30 pm IST

Interregnum: Candidates and a vibrant account of global chess

R Vaishali competes in Candidates. (FIDE)

Published on Apr 14, 2026 09:56 pm IST

IMSA expresses interest in hosting World Mind Games in India

IMSA expresses interest in hosting World Mind Games in India

Published on Apr 13, 2026 01:56 pm IST

Candidates chess: R Vaishali extends lead after win with a rook trap

India’s R Vaishali, who beat Aleksandra Goryachkina in Round 11 to consolidate her lead in the Women’s Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus on Saturday. (FIDE)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 06:52 am IST

Vaishali outplays Divya, remains in joint first place

R Vaishali (L) and Divya Deshmukh. (Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Updated on Apr 09, 2026 06:20 am IST

Candidates 2026 venue row explained: Cyprus chief hits out at Humpy, FIDE's FAQ

Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 Candidates.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 06:40 pm IST

‘Would you conduct tournaments in J&K?’: Koneru Humpy questions FIDE

Koneru Humpy pulled out of the upcoming Women's Candidates 2026, which is going to be held in Cyprus.

Published on Mar 23, 2026 08:35 pm IST

FIDE confirm Humpy's replacement after Women's Candidates 2026 withdrawal

Koneru Humpy withdrew from the Women's Candidates 2026 due to security concerns.

Published on Mar 23, 2026 04:59 pm IST

Candidates 2026 venue row deepens as Nakamura points to Cyprus power outage

Hikaru Nakamura raised concerns about the Candidates 2026 venue.

Published on Mar 22, 2026 07:55 pm IST

Koneru Humpy Candidates withdrawal scenario explained: Fine and replacement

Koneru Humpy is expected to withdraw from the upcoming Women's Candidates 2026.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 06:12 am IST

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